At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we have one overriding purpose: to improve people's lives. Join Our Team as a Care Assistant at Combe Lea, Midsomer Norton! Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to older adults? Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team at Combe Lea, a vibrant Community Resource Centre in Midsomer Norton.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, and dressing.
* Promote residents' independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering the best standards of person-centred care.
* Adhere to and complete accurate and timely records of the care and support provided to residents.
* Provide support to access third party and NHS services.
* Be a strong team player and work on own initiative when needed.
* Promote positive lifestyle choices, offering individuals the opportunity and motivation to achieve their best.
About us
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people through our public services.
About Combe Lea
Combe Lea is a residential care home providing care and health services in a safe environment for older adults with a variety of disabilities. Our aim is to promote independence and enhance the skills, interests, and abilities of our residents through a broad range of activities.
About You
Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to delivering quality person-centred care is essential, and full training will be provided. This opportunity is ideal for an individual aiming to develop their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and friendly workplace.
Why Join Us?
* Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service.
* Training and Development: Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
* Benefits: Discount card and reward scheme, including Cycle to Work.
* Support: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
* Uniform Provided
* Free DBS
If you believe you can make a real and positive difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you.
For more details or an informal chat about the role, please contact Deputy Manager, Kerry Love on 0797 123 9581 or email kerry-ann_love@bathnes.gov.uk.
*Please note the welcome payment is 5% of the starting salary offered.
Interview Date: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note Applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at this link.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please refer to the role profile on the Council's Jobs site.
Experience
* Please refer to the role profile on the Council's Jobs site.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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